Public Notice for October 4, 2008 Fireworks
River Closures and No Docking Zones
Please note the RIVER CLOSURES and NO DOCKING ZONES that will be enforced from 7:00 pm until 12:00 midnight, on Saturday, October 4, 2008 for the fireworks display. Area affected is shown in the diagram below.


Three Rivers 250th Flotilla Cruise October 4
Historic Pittsburgh boat parade to top 1908's river celebration
Come watch a historic boat parade celebrating Pittsburgh's 250th Birthday on the morning of Saturday, October 4th. This grand river spectacle starts at 9:30am and runs until 11:00 am, and will feature over 100 boats of all kinds. For full article, click here to see RiverQuest WAVES eNewsletter for September. For information on Pittsburgh 250 events, please visit www.imaginepittsburgh.com.
Teacher "Happy Hours" Preview
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 • 4:30-7:30pm
RiverQuest teacher previews earn participants three Act 48 hours, as they learn about RiverQuest course concepts, teaching methods, and green-boat designing processes. Teacher Happy Hours are not "just" for teachers: principals, administrators, PTA/PTO representatives are welcome! Teacher Open House events are scheduled on the third Tuesday evening of each month except January and February, include light refreshments (and non-alcoholic beverages!) and are exclusively for adults. To register, call RiverQuest at 412-231-2712. Click here for more information.
RiverQuest Haunts the Riverfront this October
2nd Annual "Spirits of the Riverfront" Tours
RiverQuest conjures up the "Spirits of the Riverfront" aboard the historic vessel Discovery! Join our zany crew of pirates and ghosts for a uniquely chilling Halloween adventure, full of regional history. 2 hours. Recommended for ages 8 and up. 7:00-9:00pm. Sat. 10/11 • Fri. 10/17 • Sat. 10/18 • Fri. 10/24. Click here for more information.
RiverQuest Welcomes Explorer to Pittsburgh
Long-awaited green education boat arrives at North Shore Dock
Explorer, RiverQuest’s newly constructed 90-foot, 150-passenger hybrid boat left Bayou La Batre, Alabama on Sunday, August 3rd and arrived at the Pittsburgh Pool of the Ohio River at 10am on Wednesday August 13, 2008 after a 1,600 mile journey through nine states.
Explorer's fiberoptic deck lights glow in the night.
   Use the links below for more information about RiverQuest and Explorer.
Press Release - August 13, 2008
RiverQuest Logos
Explorer images
RiverQuest School Programs
Explorer Backgrounder: Hybrid Propulsion System (PDF)
Explorer Backgrounder: Green Design (PDF)
Explorer Backgrounder: Sustainability Education (PDF)
More information can be found at our News & Events page.
RiverQuest WAVES    
Check out our monthly eNewsletter!
Click these links to see current and past issues, and use the link in the left-hand column to sign up.
    NEW! WAVES for September 2008 -- Pittsburgh 250 Flotilla, Teacher Happy Hours Previews, Spirits of the Riverfront, Green Boat RiverQuestion
WAVES Special Edition, August 12, 2008 -- something's coming!
WAVES for SUMMER 2008 -- International Camp Concludes, Natrona Hosts RiverQuest, Paddlefish RiverQuestion
WAVES for June 2008 -- History Tour Planned, Student Environmental Art, Hot Metal Bridge RiverQuestion.
WAVES eNewsletter Archives
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND CONTRIBUTORS   
RiverQuest offers heartfelt thanks to all of our supporters whose support helps RiverQuest pursue its mission every day.
Click here for a complete list of RiverQuest Contributors.
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